Cyber Security (Online), M.S.

Cyber Security

As the demand for skilled information-security professionals continues to grow, computer and network professionals now can turn to this online, in-demand master’s to emerge as sophisticated practitioners in cyber security, the science of protecting vital computer networks and electronic infrastructures from attack. Students acquire a solid foundation in key technologies—computer and network security, digital forensics, cryptography and biometrics. They study with internationally recognized faculty from the Information Systems and Internet Security (ISIS) Laboratory. With industry continuing to place top priority on safeguarding its data and information systems, students become well prepared for careers in developing security products, as security-application programmers, security analysts, penetration testers, vulnerability analysts and security architects.